Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has played in the NFL for eight seasons, and it’s currently unclear if he’ll return for a ninth one.Gronkowski has battled a number of injuries over the past few years, and he could potentially pursue a career in the WWE, or possibly even on the big screen as an actor.Gronk(…)

After being informed he would be released by the Houston Texans, linebacker Brian Cushing has announced his retirement from the NFL.The former NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year made the announcement on his Instagram account and included a lengthy, heartfelt caption. “For some reason you always think this day will never come. You wish you(…)

When New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski refused to commit to playing next season shortly after Super Bowl LII, it threw a lot of people around the league for a loop. Was the emotions of losing a hard fought game against the Eagles getting the best of Gronk? Maybe he is indeed serious about(…)

Jerry Rice is 55 years old and last played in the NFL in 2004. But speaking on “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” the greatest receiver in NFL history noted that if the opportunity presented itself, he’d be back on the field. Specifically, Rice relayed a conversation he had with new (and his old) Oakland Raiders coach(…)

Bruce Arians, who retired from coaching on Jan. 1, has said he’d be interested in television or radio to stay connected to football — including replacing Jon Gruden on Monday Night Football. www.espn.com – NFL

Justin Morneau, the 2006 AL MVP and former Minnesota Twins first baseman whose career was derailed by concussion symptoms, is retiring after 1,603 hits and 247 home runs in 14 major league seasons. www.espn.com – MLB